new M3 Concept Coupe -- Large PICS and Observations

Epacy · 03-06-2007, 10:17 AM

I do like the look of the side vents with the LED bar. Hope that stays.

uplopiso · 03-06-2007, 10:19 AM

e36 m3 style mirrors?

longtran · 03-06-2007, 10:21 AM

wow....i love the interior. i guess the exterior need some time to get use to.

paulyd · 03-06-2007, 10:24 AM

i dont know if i can handle that front bumper

its like marrying shrek

oneshare325 · 03-06-2007, 10:26 AM

This is like christmas! All I need to do is win the Mega millions tonight!

Epacy · 03-06-2007, 10:26 AM

Check the article here from Automobile Mag. Some interesting tidbits.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...mw_m3_concept/

Jonn335 · 03-06-2007, 10:26 AM

I dont like the bonnet it looks very home made, the wheels are good, the stance is very good, i doubt the production car will leave the showroom as low as this, but you never know

Alpin3_F30 · 03-06-2007, 10:27 AM

was i right? or was i right? :rocks:

Robert 335i · 03-06-2007, 10:27 AM

This looks a lot better than I thought it would

CF roof

Time to start saving for the 2009 model

Steved · 03-06-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woms

Hi Steve,

I was wondering if that was the case. Great news if so and even better if it's a manual. I may have to change my order from an M3 to a CSL.

Nic.

I am really encouraged by BMW showing the CSL version as a 'working' prototype, that means it can't be that far away (I placed an order for one 2 years ago).

It is clearly the CSL version for several reasons;

1) we know the M3 will not have the CF roof since it's been designed to have a sunroof
2) it came fitted with the same wheels and Cup tyres as our current E46 CSL
3) you could clearly 'hear' the CF airbox as Andy P drove it onto the stage - I very much doubt that the M3 will have the airbox on its own in the E46 CSL was a $6000 component.

I'm happy and just checked with my dealer to make sure I am still one of the first to get one.

Jason · 03-06-2007, 10:33 AM

More pics added to first post above.

swamp2 · 03-06-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

I do like the look of the side vents with the LED bar. Hope that stays.

Me too, these are excellent. I trust you saw the close up too? If not I posted one here; http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49998

Awesome.

devo · 03-06-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steved

I am really encouraged by BMW showing the CSL version as a 'working' prototype, that means it can't be that far away (I placed an order for one 2 years ago).

It is clearly the CSL version for several reasons;

1) we know the M3 will not have the CF roof since it's been designed to have a sunroof
2) it came fitted with the same wheels and Cup tyres as our current E46 CSL
3) you could clearly 'hear' the CF airbox as Andy P drove it onto the stage - I very much doubt that the M3 will have the airbox on its own in the E46 CSL was a $6000 component.

I'm happy and just checked with my dealer to make sure I am still one of the first to get one.

Curious, how does one "hear" the CF airbox. It's carbon fiber because it's light. It doesn't flow any better just because it's "carbon".

abc9475 · 03-06-2007, 10:43 AM

i love it!

I love it alot

so nice wheels

Simple1 · 03-06-2007, 10:43 AM

damn so if this is the csl version when will they show the regular version we can buy with the ac etc

Steved · 03-06-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devo

Curious, how does one "hear" the CF airbox. It's carbon fiber because it's light. It doesn't flow any better just because it's "carbon".

Because when you have lived with one for more than 3 years you KNOW what it sounds like.

Epacy · 03-06-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Me too, these are excellent. I trust you saw the close up too? If not I posted one here; http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49998

Awesome.

Yeah, saw that. It is sic.

I dont' see how anyone can say 100% that all these features are going away since they were on the previous CSL version. BMW mentioned nothing about it being the CSL version, so where is everyone getting this idea?
Just not realistic.

nickthaskater · 03-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steved

Because when you have lived with one for more than 3 years you KNOW what it sounds like.

Considering this car appears to be laden with full climate controls and other luxuries, not to mention a manual gearbox, I doubt if this is a CSL model. Considering how fast the 335 is, maybe BMW decided to pull the stops on the base model to keep it in the spotlight? Who knows, just have to await the specs I suppose.

ILC32 · 03-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Me too, these are excellent. I trust you saw the close up too? If not I posted one here; http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49998

Awesome.

Yes I like the vents and leds as well. That seems like a feature that will make it to production.

devo · 03-06-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steved

Because when you have lived with one for more than 3 years you KNOW what it sounds like.

I guess my point is that it's not the CF that you are hearing; it's obviously, the free flowing airbox, which could be made of anything. It won't sound different because it's CF.

uplopiso · 03-06-2007, 10:52 AM

The more I look at the pics , the more I like it. This is gonna be one mean mother f**ker

Just_me · 03-06-2007, 10:53 AM

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